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San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Responsible for overseeing the handling of Personal, Commercial auto, and RV policy lawsuits in the state of Florida and management of the litigation department as well as providing support to the entire casualty organization. -Responsible for managing and supporting the entire casualty litigation department for the state of Florida which includes a total of eight senior-level adjusters-Responsible for ensuring the proper handling of all lawsuits in Florida including those filed against our insureds and those also filed against the company. Lawsuits include but are not limited to: third- and first-party bodily injury claims, first and third-party property claims, windshield litigation, coverage disputes, and breach of contract suits- Management of serious injury and complex coverage situations which includes conducting weekly roundtables-Responsible for ensuring our defense firms are delivering a quality work product that is in line with our litigation processes, strategies, and philosophies-Appointed and trusted as a designated 30(b)(6) corporate representative to assist in litigation. This includes trial attendance and deposition-Responsible for the training and development of the litigation and casualty department to ensure claims are being handled in line with the company's best practices and claims handling guidelines-Responsible for the elevation, evaluation, and development of strategic recommendations on extra-contractual claim allegations and excess exposure cases by working closely with corporate counsel and complex legal partners-Responsible for the evaluation of risks and costs for all litigated claims in the state of Florida-Maintain working knowledge of all venues and negligence laws in the state of Florida in order to evaluate litigation trends, risks, and outcomes-Responsible for running claims analytics and reporting results on incoming lawsuits and expenses in order to identify trends and to control volume and costs when possible

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Responsible for start to finish handling of serious injury and complex claims both in and out of litigation for both personal and Commercial Auto policies.-Handled complex litigation claims including extra-contractual type exposures and allegations-Responsible for handling large loss serious injury claim exposures in a proactive manner.-Trained, mentored, and developed new and existing employees-Assisted management team in claim assignments, roundtables, case evaluations, conferences, and authority requests-Proactively investigated complex coverage situations and made appropriate recommendations-Developed tailored litigation strategies and worked directly with defense counsel-Assisted in the development of presentations for training purposes on best practices in claims handling processes-Successfully resolved cases in all phases of litigation while evaluating costs and risks-Maintained outstanding performance reviews and audit scores on a yearly basis-Handled claims for large Commercial policies with limits 1 million plus-Provided outstanding customer service and communication with our customers throughout the claims and litigation process

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Responsible for handling serious injury and litigation claims for Personal and Commercial Auto in several states including New York, California, Oregon, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia, and North Carolina, with a focus in the state of Florida. -Attended numerous trials and mediations that resulted in favorable outcomes-Responsible for directing defense counsel on litigation strategy-Managed a unique inventory consisting of various complexities-Maintained outstanding performance reviews-Worked with large Commercial policies in excess of a million dollars-Assisted management in training and development of employees-Maintained consistent quality audit results-Work to protect the interests of our customers-Assisted management in case evaluations and authority requests

Seattle, Wa, Us

Responsible for handling moderate to complex casualty claims in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. Exposures include third-party liability auto, homeowners, uninsured motorist claims, and litigation in all of these areas.-Responsible for managing an inventory of 160 plus bodily injury exposures including cases in litigation from a home office-Handle first and third party property claims efficiently-Address all phases of subrogation including arbitration-Ensure good faith claims handling by following strict company guidelines and procedures-Complete accurate and timely coverage investigations-Complete in-depth investigations of third party exposures and review all files for fraud activity-Conduct interviews, scene investigations, and background research on all parties associated with a claim-Evaluate complex medical records and terminology-Negotiate high-dollar injury exposures to bring claims to resolution with little to no supervision based on personal authority limits.-Work with inside and outside defense counsel through all phases of litigation-Attend and prepare for mediations and trials

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

Responsible for investigating, evaluating, and processing liability claims for all three rental car brands in nine states: Enterprise Rent A Car, Alamo, and National.-Responsible for thorough and timely investigations of third-party liability claims-Conducted site inspections to evaluate the authenticity of the accidents-Performed background verification checks to confirm the credibility of the claimant and detect criminal records and prior claims history-Responsible for identifying and reporting claims with fraudulent activities and documents and inflect legal action against offending clients-Worked closely with special investigations as well as members of law enforcement regarding criminal investigations involving fraudulent claims-Conducted extensive investigations for property damage claims to determine liability, which is not limited to: reviewing impact points and estimates, conducting scene investigations, obtaining police reports, recorded statements and interviewsNegotiated and settled property damage claims in a fair and timely manner-Evaluated and investigated bodily injury claims which are not limited to: aggressively monitoring medical treatment through numerous resources, reviewing complex medical reports and records, validating wage loss claims, submitting index reports, and negotiating a settlement with claimants and injury attorneys-Produced timely and accurate claim and expense reserves, and consistently monitored for modification where and when needed-Provided quality customer service to insureds, claimants, and vendors while meeting appropriate contact standards-Produced policy specific documentation such as Reservations of Rights letters, coverage, and liability denial letters, as well as attorney response letters, within an appropriate time frame-Responded promptly to Arbitration, subrogation, and litigation notices-Assigned and directed defense counsel on litigated cases-Organized and maintained high volume claim inventory

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Responsible for the successful operation and management of a large retail rental branch, while providing high-quality customer service, employee development, and the generation of profit through numerous sales products and marketing strategies.-Responsible for managing and training a team of sales professionals in a high volume and fast-paced rental car branch-Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction with over 50 major business accounts in a designated sales territory-Achieved business to business sales goals with major dealerships, body shops, and vehicle repair facilities-Inventory management off a rental fleet of over 200 units-Responsible for meeting sales goals on a monthly basis-Landed and managed numerous accounts with corporate business clients-Recruited and managed a staff of ten or more employees not limited to: sales training, monitoring timesheets, conducting performance reviews, and delegating projects-Maintained a respective relationship with insurance companies, body shops, and other vendors

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing